Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger, Snow Peas, and Toasted Cashews
Tender strips of pork quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger, crisp snow peas, and crunchy toasted cashews in a savory soy-ginger sauce. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 25 minutes pairs trimmed snow peas, finely grated fresh ginger root, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips pork tenderloin
- 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
- 2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger root
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup, roughly chopped toasted cashews
- 2 stalks, sliced on the diagonal green onions
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin strips with 1 tsp cornstarch until coated and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add the pork strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 cups trimmed snow peas and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes until peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl; pour over the pork and vegetables. Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1/3 cup roughly chopped toasted cashews and 2 sliced green onions on top before serving immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger, Snow Peas, and Toasted Cashews take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger, Snow Peas, and Toasted Cashews?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep trimmed snow peas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger, Snow Peas, and Toasted Cashews?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger, Snow Peas, and Toasted Cashews for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Pork with Ginger, Snow Peas, and Toasted Cashews?
Asian pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
